The suspect,Hsu Chein, was seen outside an Apple Store in Manhattan counting down loudly as he waved a two-foot long sword around. Witnesses say that Chein proceeded to charge into the crowd before being subdued by police. Customers have reported that Chein’s face was ‘contorted’ and saying he wanted to stab himself.

After being taken into custody, Hsu Chein has been taken to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric examination. He is being chrged with illegal possession of a weapon and menacing.